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CMS Updates to Master List, F2F/WOPD List, and Required Prior Authorization
CMS Updates to Master List, F2F/WOPD List, and Required Prior Authorization

On Wednesday, January 13, 2026, CMS released the annual updates to the Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Orders Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements. The Master List serves as...

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CMS Announces New Site Inspection Contractors
CMS Announces New Site Inspection Contractors

On January 15, 2026, CMS announced that there are two new site verification service contractors. Beginning January 3, 2026, the new contractors will be: East: Arch Systems, LLC West: Signature Consulting Group Until February 14, 2026, outgoing...

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New Billing Modifiers Required for Lymphedema Compression, Pneumatic Compression, and Ventilator Equipment and Supplies

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, new modifiers are required to be appended to each HCPCS billed for lymphedema compression treatment items, pneumatic compression devices and related supplies, and ventilator and related supplies. Billing claims without these modifiers...

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What Do CMS' Fraud Efforts Mean for DME?

This article was written by Liz Beaulieu, originally featured in HME News The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), under the new administration, has made combating fraud, waste, and abuse a top priority—bringing the durable...

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Kelly Grahovac Joins Big Sky Board of Directors

Atlanta, GA – The van Halem Group is excited to announce that Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, has been named as an Associate Director to the Big Sky Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers Board of Directors. “I’m honored and...

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